]]>35:53cleanradio,show,host,marvel,lee,georgia,stan,podcaster,savannahEd salutes the great achievements of Stan Lee.102fullEd Ciucevich aka SavageTechmanGeek Homeworld Episode 101 The Year So FarWed, 31 Oct 2018 19:29:06 +0000Ed talks about the top 10 domestic box office films of 2018, so far.

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Ed Ciucevich

]]>Ed talks about the top 10 domestic box office films of 2018, so far.

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Ed Ciucevich

]]>30:51cleanfullGeek Homeworld Episode 100 Summer Movie Review and Fall Winter PreviewSummer Movie Review and Fall Winter PreviewSat, 08 Sep 2018 03:56:49 +0000 Ed brings you the best movies of the summer of 2018 and previews all the movies to come for the rest of 2018. This is our 100th episode of the podcast and our four year anniversary episode!

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]]>36:16cleanpodcast,100,radio,winter,fall,show,movies,you,host,sound,tube,libsyn,year,4,georgia,summer,anniversary,podcaster,savannah,mixer,2018Ed, aka @SavageTechman , brings you the best movies of the summer of 2018 and previews all the movies to come for the rest of 2018. This is our 100th episode of the podcast and our four year anniversary episode!100fullEd Ciucevich aka SavageTechmanGeek Homeworld Episode 99 To Boldly GoTo Boldly GoTue, 28 Aug 2018 02:26:40 +0000 Ed is joined by Jesse Perry, a fellow Star Trek geek, as we bring you a two hour episode all about Star Trek.

Topics include...

-The Prime vs "Kelvin" (we call it "JJTrek") universes

-Rodenberry's humanism

-History of the Paramount/CBS dual ownership of Star Trek

-Kelvin timeline (JJTrek, Kurtzman) vs Prime Trek

-Jesse and I give you our favorite Star Trek series and movies

-Our thoughts on the new Picard Series

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Ed Ciucevich aka SavageTechman

8-27-18

]]> Ed is joined by Jesse Perry, a fellow Star Trek geek, as we bring you a two hour episode all about Star Trek.

Please check out our First video accompanied You Tube edition of this podcast (at Geek Homeworld on You Tube).

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Ed Ciucevich aka SavageTechman

4-20-18

]]>Ed celebrates 10 years and 18 movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Ed Ciucevich aka SavageTechman

4-20-18

]]>01:12:16cleanthe,of,black,winter,nick,strange,you,hulk,sound,america,geek,galaxy,xmen,spiderman,tube,marvel,dc,dark,ed,georgia,captain,dr,panther,four,man,knight,iron,fantastic,blade,soldier,guardians,antman,logan,thor,podcaster,savannah,thanos,fury,widow,mixer,waspEd celebrates 10 years and 18 movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Please check out our First video accompanied You Tube edition of this podcast (at Geek Homeworld on You Tube).91fullEd Ciucevich aka SavageTechmanGeek Homeworld Episode 91 Ten Years To InfinityTen Years To InfinitySat, 21 Apr 2018 00:11:00 +0000Ed celebrates 10 years and 18 movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Ed Ciucevich aka SavageTechman

4-20-18

]]>Ed celebrates 10 years and 18 movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Please check out our First video accompanied You Tube edition of this podcast (at Geek Homeworld on You Tube).

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Ed Ciucevich aka SavageTechman

4-20-18

]]>the,of,black,winter,nick,strange,you,hulk,sound,america,geek,galaxy,xmen,spiderman,tube,marvel,dc,dark,ed,georgia,captain,dr,panther,four,man,knight,iron,fantastic,blade,soldier,guardians,antman,logan,thor,podcaster,savannah,thanos,fury,widow,mixer,waspEd celebrates 10 years and 18 movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Please check out our First video accompanied You Tube edition of this podcast (at Geek Homeworld on You Tube).91fullEd Ciucevich aka SavageTechmanGeek Homeworld Episode 90 A Quiet HorrorA Quiet HorrorMon, 16 Apr 2018 18:54:27 +0000 Ed, aka SavageTechman, reviews the awesome crowd pleasing movie A Quiet Place. A horror film that takes an interesting approach by using the lack of sound to build suspense, and knowing exactly when to use sound to achieve the correct effect.

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Ed Ciucevich aka SavageTechman

4-16-18

]]> Ed, aka SavageTechman, reviews the awesome crowd pleasing movie A Quiet Place. A horror film that takes an interesting approach by using the lack of sound to build suspense, and knowing exactly when to use sound to achieve the correct effect.

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Ed Ciucevich aka SavageTechman

4-16-18

]]>21:23cleanpodcast,john,office,space,horror,a,this,sound,morning,geek,emily,scott,ed,professional,georgia,noah,boomer,blunt,beck,place,leon,quiet,bryan,cbs,podcaster,savannah,woods,woodward,mixer,cade,krasinski,simmonds,russom,savagetechman,millicent,homeworld,jupeEd, aka @SavageTechman, reviews the awesome crowd pleasing movie A Quiet Place. A horror film that takes an interesting approach by using the lack of sound to build suspense, and knowing exactly when to use sound to achieve the correct effect.90fullEd Ciucevich aka SavageTechmanGeek Homeworld Episode 89 Revisiting The FutureRevisiting The FutureWed, 11 Apr 2018 19:44:17 +0000Ed looks back at 10 years of podcasting while peering into the future, plus some movie reviews including...

-Ready Player One

-Infinity War

-Black Panther

-I Can Only Imagine

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Ed Ciucevich

4-11-18

]]>Ed looks back at 10 years of podcasting while peering into the future, plus some movie reviews including...

-Ready Player One

-Infinity War

-Black Panther

-I Can Only Imagine

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Ed Ciucevich

4-11-18

]]>37:24cleanblack,only,war,movie,can,you,ready,sound,geek,tv,tube,one,libsyn,ed,player,georgia,panther,boomer,i,winning,podcaster,award,blogger,savannah,infinity,mixer,imagine,savagetechman,homeworld,ciucevichEd looks back at 10 years of podcasting while peering into the future, plus some movie reviews including...
-Ready Player One
-Infinity War
-Black Panther
-I Can Only Imagine89fullEd Ciucevich aka SavageTechmanGeek Homeworld Episode 88 OSCARS ReviewOSCARS ReviewTue, 06 Mar 2018 04:17:25 +0000Ed and Scott Schreiber bring you our OSCARS90 review. Did you agree or disagree with our picks, and how did we do?

]]>18:26cleanpodcast,the,of,film,2,water,three,itunes,loving,episode,facebook,editing,war,movies,you,driver,for,sound,geek,star,wars,jedi,galaxy,effects,tube,libsyn,scott,ed,runner,baby,visual,animated,planet,boomer,hour,i,oscar,vincent,last,missouri,island,dunkirkEd and Scott Schreiber discuss the nominees for the visual arts including Best Animated Feature Film, Visual Effect,s Film Editing, and Cinematography for OSCARS 90. Also, check out our blog for bonus content, and subscribe to our You Tube channel.85fullEd Ciucevich aka SavageTechmanGeek Homeworld Episode 84 Academy Awards Series Part 2 SoundAcademy Awards Series Part 2 SoundFri, 02 Mar 2018 06:56:40 +0000 Ed and Scott Schreiber discuss the Sound category of the 2018 Academy Awards in Part 2 of our 5 part series on OSCARS 90.

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]]>17:16cleanpodcast,phantom,the,of,water,episode,editing,call,name,sound,star,wars,jedi,song,academy,awards,scott,ed,thread,your,me,oscars,original,last,dunkirk,by,score,marshall,mixing,savannah,shape,schreiber,viii,savagetechman,geekhomeworld,mudbound,ciucevichEd and Scott Schreiber discuss the Sound category of the 2018 Academy Awards in Part 2 of our 5 part series on OSCARS 90.84fullEd Ciucevich aka SavageTechmanGeek Homeworld Episode 83 Academy Awards Series Part 1 Design Features and ShortsAcademy Awards Series Part 1 Design Features and ShortsFri, 02 Mar 2018 05:31:58 +0000Ed and Scott Schreiber bring you Part 1 of 5 of our Academy Award Series: Design, Features, and Shorts.

]]>56:58cleanwar,you,superman,sound,xmen,green,tube,marvel,dc,batman,league,richard,ed,georgia,patrick,woman,justice,martian,avengers,lantern,wonder,savannah,aquaman,infinity,manhunter,mixer,cyborg,savagetechman,geekhomeworld,ciucevich,thanospodcastEd is joined by Richard Patrick to breakdown the Avengers Infinity War teaser trailer and discuss the Marvel and DC universes.79fullEd Ciucevich aka SavageTechmanGeek Homeworld Episode 78 The Future Of A IThe Future Of A IMon, 04 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000Ed, aka SavageTechman, brings you a detailed episode about the future of Artificial Intelligence.

]]>43:37cleanof,superman,barry,green,flash,batman,allen,league,ed,bruce,dawn,wayne,woman,justice,atlantis,martian,krypton,lantern,wonder,aquaman,manhunter,cyborg,flashpoint,savagetechman,geekhomeworld,ciucevich@savagetechman , Ed , gives a full spoiler review of #JusticeLeague .77fullEd Ciucevich aka SavageTechmanGeek Homeworld Episode 76 Dawn Of The League Series CyborgDawn Of The League Series CyborgMon, 20 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000Ed discusses the origin of Cyborg.

]]>21:29cleanpodcast,the,of,ben,2,war,superman,geek,xmen,series,green,batman,league,ed,dawn,woman,justice,martian,affleck,lantern,wonder,savannah,cable,aquaman,deadpool,manhunter,cyborg,savagetechman,homeworld,ciucevichEd aka SavageTechman discusses the origin of Cyborg.76fullEd Ciucevich aka SavageTechmanGeek Homeworld Episode 75 Dawn Of The League Series AquamanDawn Of The League Series AquamanMon, 13 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000Ed discusses the origin and evolution of Aquaman.

]]>28:28cleanthe,tomorrow,geek,adventure,san,scott,ed,after,take,day,hard,shelter,storm,impossible,hurricane,perfect,alive,irma,rain,poseidon,schreiber,twister,waterworld,savagetechman,homeworld,ciucevich,adresEd and Scott Schreiber give you their Top 10 Weather Disaster Movies.
70fullEd Ciucevich aka SavageTechmanGeek Homeworld Episode 69 Third Year AnniversaryThird Year AnniversaryMon, 04 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000Ed celebrates the third year anniversary of the podcast!

]]>26:50cleanpodcast,the,mark,facebook,movies,you,michael,sound,geek,tube,libsyn,scott,bay,knight,last,anthony,transformers,hopkins,blogger,savannah,mixer,schreiber,blogspot,savagetechman,homeworld,walburgGeek Homeworld Episode 64 Top 10 Best And Worst Superhero MoviesMon, 19 Jun 2017 07:30:01 +0000 Ed brings you the Top 10 Best And Worst Superhero Movies with input from @DigitalCavemann.

]]>36:06cleanthe,space,star,trek,deep,tom,nine,watson,circle,emma,hanks,odo,patton,defiant,oswald,worf,siskoGeek Homeworld Episode 58 Truth Beyond The StarsMon, 24 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000Ed talks about Star Trek Discovery, the many upcoming X-Men movies and castings, the latest on this season's Dr. Who (with Cheryl), and a review of The Fate of The Furious.

]]>18:06cleanpodcast,the,disney,mark,kenny,williams,first,billy,trailer,star,wars,jedi,george,sci,fi,ed,orlando,celebration,georgia,ford,peter,lucas,carrie,last,kennedy,baker,order,anthony,daniels,c3po,harrison,mayhew,chewbacca,rey,fisher,solo,teaser,savannah,deeGeek Homeworld Episode 56 Legion Of The DeadFri, 07 Apr 2017 03:41:48 +0000Ed discusses the season one finale of Legion and the season seven finale of The Walking Dead.

I am glad I took a couple of days to process what had happened at the end of the Oscars 2017 telecast. My initial reaction was one of shock and anger. The film I believe to be the best of the year (La La Land) had won Best Picture. And then it hadn’t. Instead it went to Moonlight which didn’t figure into my Top Ten films this year, though it did crack my Top 25. In fact, out of the nine nominated films Moonlight ranked last for me. I found the pacing too slow and I actually had a hard time staying awake while watching it. But if I had written a recap on Monday morning I would have done Moonlight a disservice. I would have focused on the debacle that took place instead of the historical importance of this film.

Moonlight became the first film to win Best Picture that has a LGBT community member at the center of its story. It’s the second film to win Best Picture that was directed by an African-American; joining Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave. It may not have been the best made film of the year but it was without question the most culturally important. Moonlight depicts a young black man coming to terms with his sexuality while subtly proclaiming “I will be who I am meant to be”. Like Omar in The Wire, the character of Little/Chiron/Black grows into a contradiction of the stereotype the world has come to know of a gay man. That is the real beauty of the film…shattering the stereotype and opening the world up to acceptance. In my younger more ignorant days, I was admittedly homophobic. I never actively discriminated against homosexuals but I didn’t understand how someone could be attracted to the same gender. Then I saw Brokeback Mountain. That film opened my eyes and taught me that you love who you love; it is not a choice. I hope that Moonlight will have the same effect on a new generation. I think that it will because I believe in the power of film. I believe in the power of storytelling.

It’s a shame that Moonlight didn’t get its full moment in the sun. Its triumph will always be linked to the epic fail of the accounting firm of PwC. The partner whose only job was to correctly hand out envelopes was too busy tweeting to fully focus on the task at hand. He will almost certainly be fired and PwC may lose its contract with the Academy Awards, as well as other accounts. But that won’t make up for robbing Moonlight’s cast and crew of that initial rush of hearing their film’s name called out as Best Picture. Thank goodness for the grace and humility of La La Land producer Jordan Horowitz. His thoughtfulness created an unforgettable moment of comradery when he announced the true winner and said, “I’m going to be really thrilled to hand this to my friends from Moonlight.” I, in turn, will give credit where credit is due.

Now that I’ve said my piece on the Best Picture controversy, I want to simply go over some of my favorite moments of the night…

Justin Timberlake’s opening performance – The Oscars are typically a little stuffy so it was nice to see the evening start off with some energy. JT’s ‘song of the summer’ brought the crowd to their feet before they had to sit around for four hours.

Cravalho powers through – 16-year-old Auli’I Cravalho’s performance of Moana’s nominated song “How Far I’ll Go” was outstanding. Not only were her vocals phenomenal, she got hit in the head with a flag and kept her composure.

Tour Group – The bit might have gone on too long but the tourists truly reveled in the moment. The looks on their faces were priceless. Imagine getting to meet all those A-listers on the front row, being married by Denzel Washington, kissing Meryl Streep’s hand, and touching Mahershala Ali’s statuette…all in the span of five minutes. Gary from Chicago sure made the most of it.

In Memoriam – This year we lost way too many talented people. An impeccable rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” by Sara Bareilles set the mood while we said our last goodbyes to the likes of Willy Wonka and Princess Leia.

The Academy spreads the love – As much as I wanted La La Land to dominate the night, I did enjoy seeing many different films take home hardware. Only four films won multiple Oscars (La La Land with 6, Moonlight 3, Hacksaw Ridge 2, and Manchester by the Sea 2). Arrival, Fences, The Jungle Book, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Suicide Squad, and Zootopia all won a single trophy.

La La Land takes 7…okay 6 – Despite having the rug pulled out from under it on the evening’s final award; La La Land still had a pretty solid night. The film’s greatest attributes were rewarded with wins for Best Director, Actress, Cinematography, Production Design, Score, and Song. Of course I would have loved to see it win Best Picture but 6 wins and 14 nominations is still an incredible feat. It will go down as one of the greatest films in the history of cinema.

Thank you all for taking the time to read my thoughts on the Oscars and this year’s films. Movie award season is my favorite time of year; that and March Madness (Go Tar Heels!). I’ll be putting together my Top Ten lists for this past year in film. All too often some great films go without any awards recognition (cough, cough, Green Room). Be on the lookout for those in the coming weeks.

There are two major questions heading into Sunday night’s telecast of the 89th Academy Awards.

(1) Can La La Land make history by winning the most statuettes ever in one night? The modern day musical has already tied the record for most nominations by a single film with 14; joining All About Eve (1950) and Titanic (1997). Now can it break the record of 11 wins held by Ben-Hur (1959), Titanic (1997) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)?

(2) What kind of statement will Hollywood make following last year’s #OscarsSoWhite controversy coupled with this year’s political turmoil? The Academy has nominated 7 non-white actors this year in what seems to be a direct answer to the previous two years’ glaring omissions. My hope is that the public won’t see this as propaganda because each nominee deserves to be there. Also, President Trump’s travel ban has prevented several foreign filmmakers from being able to attend the night’s festivities. Will the Academy take a defiant stand and award these nominees in absentee?

In my predictions here, I hope to answer these questions and if nothing else help you win your office Oscar pool. Please note that I have seen every film nominated aside from the foreign and short films. Let’s start with the technical awards and build our way up to the big one: Best Picture.

Best Visual Effects

Deepwater Horizon

Doctor Strange

The Jungle Book

Kubo and the Two Strings

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Who I would vote for: Doctor Strange

I would be very tempted to vote for Kubo due to the monumental effort it took to craft this stop motion masterpiece but ultimately Doctor Strange wins out. The psychedelic M.C. Escher inspired action sequences are too incredible to deny.

Who will win: The Jungle Book

This entire film is practically filmed with a little boy in front of a green screen and you can’t even tell. This technical achievement also led to $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales. This is the category where the Academy rewards the blockbuster.

Upon walking out of the theater after seeing Deepwater Horizon the first thing I said was, “Wow, that’s going to win for Best Sound.” Seeing it in an IMAX Theater certainly enhanced the experience but the special attention to detail of every little pop and ping was extraordinary.

Who will win: Hacksaw Ridge

This could go to Arrival or La La Land but I believe this will be Hacksaw Ridge’s consolation prize after losing in every other category it’s nominated for. The sound effects during the battle sequences put you right in the fight.

Best Sound Mixing

Arrival

Hacksaw Ridge

La La Land

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

13 Hours

Who I would vote for: La La Land

In the same vein as 2012’s Les Miserables, La La Land captures the majority of its’ musical performances live instead of dubbing in post-production. Watch Emma Stone’s performance in the audition scene and tell me that would be better if done in post. Nope, you can’t.

Who will win: La La Land

For the same reason as stated above. The live sound recording adds to the realism of the film. No other film comes close in this category.

It’s the climax of the film and easily the most affecting scene. It’s the moment where Emma Stone wins her Oscar. La La Land has to win for Best Song since it has at least 5 original songs that could have been nominated. In my opinion, this one is the most deserving.

Who will win: La La Land – “City of Stars”

This song has been winning at every previous award ceremony. It is the spine of the story being performed throughout the entire film and it’s probably the one you’re humming when walking out of the theater.

Best Original Score

Jackie

La La Land

Lion

Moonlight

Passengers

Who I would vote for: La La Land

Are you sensing a pattern here? Justin Hurwitz has created a score that is timeless. Modern day musicals written directly for the screen just aren’t made in this day and age. It’s an astonishing accomplishment.

Who will win: La La Land

In any other year the scores for Jackie or Moonlight would be shoo-ins to win. They just have the misfortune of being released in the same year as the musical that reinvigorated its’ genre.

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

A Man Called Ove

Star Trek Beyond

Suicide Squad

Who I would vote for: Suicide Squad

Two words: Killer Croc. His makeup work alone deserves the statuette. Then you add in the iconic images of Harley Quinn and The Joker. This superhero movie may have been a flop with the critics but they can’t take anything away from its makeup department.

Who will win: Star Trek Beyond

It was a better reviewed film than Suicide Squad so I see Hollywood voting its’ way instead. Jaylah’s makeup is fantastic. I had no idea it was the same actress from The Kingsman until well after seeing the film. Make it so, Academy.

This is a toss-up between La La Land and Jackie. The costumers on Jackie captured the former First Lady’s style perfectly but La La Land’s use of color ultimately does it for me. I keep thinking of the women’s dresses during “Someone in the Crowd” and how perfectly they work within the scene.

Who will win: La La Land

Mary Zophres is a well-respected costumer and she will finally get her trophy. Through the costumes you see Emma Stone’s Mia transform from a nobody to a star and let’s not forget that awesome 80’s ensemble Ryan Gosling gets to wear during the pool party scene.

Best Production Design

Arrival

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Hail, Caesar!

La La Land

Passengers

Who I would vote for: La La Land

Arrival is a close second but the look and feel of La La Land is one of its’ many strong attributes. From the character’s respective apartments to the clubs to the fantasy sequences, the production design team nailed it to perfection.

Who will win: La La Land

As I just said, the look and feel of La La Land is second to none. The design of the epilogue scene is enough to bring the Oscar home. The production design sucks you into this world of dreamers and makes you want to stay forever.

Best Film Editing

Arrival

Hacksaw Ridge

Hell or High Water

La La Land

Moonlight

Who I would vote for: Arrival

Without giving away any spoilers I will say that Arrival is so wonderfully crafted that the twist in the story truly blew me away. The key to this stunning story is in the editing. If you haven’t seen it, watch it and you’ll understand what I’m saying. It’s magnificent.

Who will win: La La Land

The pacing of this film is flawless and that’s why it will win for editing. The aforementioned epilogue scene is the prime example. Whatever film wins Best Editing typically wins Best Picture. You do the math.

Best Cinematography

Arrival

La La Land

Lion

Moonlight

Silence

Who I would vote for: La La Land

No other film has such daring camera choreography. The opening song and dance is done in one continuous uncut take and is a master class in how to open a film musical. And it’s not the only scene in the film done this way.

Who will win: La La Land

I could just repeat what I just wrote but I will add that the look of the film pays perfect homage to some classic films of the past such as An American in Paris and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. If you’re not a film historian you might not pick up on that but believe me, the Academy will.

For the following categories I will just pick who I think will win based off of other award ceremonies and some enlightened reading. Unlike all the other categories, I have not seen the majority of these films but will try to help you win your office Oscar pool nonetheless. It’s usually a safe bet to pick the socially and politically relevant films.

Best Foreign Language Film: The Salesman – The film’s director (from Iran) has decided not to attend the ceremony as a protest against President Trump’s travel ban. The ever-so liberal Hollywood establishment will likely reward his decision with a statuette. If not, look for Toni Erdmann to win.

Best Live Action Short: Ennemis Interieurs – Algerian terrorism reaches France. A timely subject that is sure to garner votes. Silent Nights could sneak in, as well, with its themes involving a refugee in an interracial love affair.

Best Documentary Feature: 13th – Ava DuVernay’s exploration of the U.S. prison system and racial inequality will narrowly beat out O.J.: Made in America largely due to O.J.’s 5-part, 7 hour and 47 minute run time. How many Academy members have the time to watch that? No matter how riveting it may be.

Best Documentary Short: Joe’s Violin – A Holocaust survivor affects the life of a young girl equals Oscar bait. Couple that with the fact that 2 other nominated shorts about the crisis in Syria will likely cancel each other out.

Best Animated Short: Piper – I have actually seen this one as it played before Moana in the theaters. The Academy loves Disney shorts especially those by Pixar. Write this one in with pen not pencil.

Now on to the biggest awards of the evening:

Best Animated Feature

Kubo and the Two Strings

Moana

My Life as a Zucchini

The Red Turtle

Zootopia

Who I would vote for: Moana

I love Kubo but Moana’s songs and pacing win the day. It joins the pantheon of instant classic Disney animated musicals. Sure the theme of “follow your heart” is a little overdone but the filmmakers found a way to make it fresh while diving into a previously unexplored culture.

Who will win: Zootopia

It has cleaned up at every previous awards ceremony other than the BAFTAs (who gave it to Kubo). This clever parable about defeating fear mongers is exactly the type of film the Academy loves to make a statement with. Zootopia is for kids and adults alike while also conveying a social message.

Again, no spoilers. The way this story comes together is seamless and breathtaking. The fact that this film was based on a short story and expanded to a feature length film is an impressive feat.

Who will win: Moonlight

This, to me, is somewhat of a political statement made by the Academy. I, personally, was a little bored with this film as I felt the pacing was very slow. But I cannot deny the power of the story of a young black man struggling with his sexual identity within a culture that has historically ostracized homosexuals. That important message is not lost on me and it won’t be lost on the Academy voters.

Best Original Screenplay

Hell or High Water

La La Land

The Lobster

Manchester by the Sea

20th Century Women

Who I would vote for: Hell or High Water

This script is a wonderful throwback to the westerns of old while still existing in the timeframe of today. The social commentary on what the banks are doing to honest hardworking Americans is evident from the first frame of the film. And no other film had more memorable one-liners like “So, what dontcha’ want” and “lord of the plains”.

Who will win: Manchester by the Sea

Just like Hacksaw Ridge in the Sound Editing category I believe this will be a consolation prize as Manchester’s only win of the night. I wasn’t as impressed as other critics with the story. The characters don’t grow much but maybe that’s the point. The script does explore grief like I’ve never seen on screen before and perhaps that’s why it will win.

Williams is a close second but just doesn’t have enough screen time to catch Davis’s gut-wrenching performance. As the matriarch who makes countless sacrifices for her family, Davis explodes through the screen and claims the throne as “best snot crier” in the history of cinema.

Who will win: Viola Davis

She’s long deserved this award. She held her own with Streep and Adams in Doubt. She easily had the best performance in The Help and had to sit by and watch Octavia Spencer take home the gold. Not this time. This one is a sure thing; another one you can bet the house on.

I would vote for Ben Foster in Hell or High Water if he were nominated but unfortunately he’s not. Michael Shannon is also one of my favorite actors working today but I have to go with Patel. When he finally comes on screen after 30 minutes or so of Lion, he carries the movie the rest of way. No other performance is as beautiful and affecting than his.

Who will win: Mahershala Ali

Here is where the Academy makes its biggest political statement by rewarding an African-American Muslim the Oscar. Please don’t get me wrong here. I’m a fan of Ali (especially his work in House of Cards) but his win will be more symbolic than accurate. This will be Hollywood’s way of saying “take that, Mr. Trump”. And I’m sure his acceptance speech will be one of the most memorable of the night.

For a while I was dead set on Portman but I am now locked in with Stone. She captured what it means to be a fighter, a survivor and above all else a dreamer. At a time when I’ve shifted my career course and finally decided to pursue filmmaking her performance resonated with me. “Here’s to the ones who dream.”

Who will win: Emma Stone

She has steamrolled her way through the latest award shows so it now seems like a foregone conclusion that she will win. In her speech at the SAG Awards she said she was honored to be an actor playing an actor being recognized by other actors. Get used to it Emma; you’ve got one more time to be honored this awards season.

I’ve seen Affleck brood through an entire movie before. I’ve seen Denzel deliver powerful lines with gusto before. I’ve never seen Gosling as a song and dance man. He learned how to play the piano just before shooting began and John Legend said he was jealous of how quickly he picked it up. And I’m glad he did because I couldn’t imagine any other actor in this role. His charm, wit and soul fit perfectly into the character of Seb.

Who will win: Denzel Washington

It seemed like Affleck was a sure thing to take home this award but the resurfacing of allegations of sexual harassment have derailed his campaign. After winning the SAG award Washington is now the front runner. Between the two I prefer Washington’s performance anyway. If Denzel does win, he will join Walter Brennan, Ingrid Bergman, Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, and Daniel Day-Lewis in the “3 Oscars Club”. When it comes to actors, only Katharine Hepburn has more, with 4.

His vision is unique. Who would dare make an original motion picture musical in 2017? They just aren’t backed by the studios because they don’t make money. Well, this one has made $125 million as it has touched audiences young and old. When I typically think of directors I think of shot choices but directing is much more than that. Chazelle worked in sync with every department to create this modern day gem.

Who will win: Damien Chazelle

He’s won every other prestigious award including the Director’s Guild Award. It’s a sure thing for Chazelle to be recognized by the Academy as Best Director as he has helped push the brand of Hollywood as a positive entity.

My #1 film of the year usually excels at every facet of filmmaking: directing, camera, script, acting, production design, costume, sound, etc. Last year that was Mad Max: Fury Road and sadly it did not win. This year, without question that film is La La Land. Every element of the film comes together with fluidity and impeccable style. I could watch this film over and over. It just doesn’t have any flaws. Furthermore, I am truly inspired by this film. It makes me want to pursue my dreams and never give up no matter what obstacle awaits me.

Who will win: La La Land

It is rare that my #1 film of the year matches up with the Academy’s Best Picture winner. The last time it happened was No Country for Old Men in 2007. Well, it looks like it will happen again this year. The only film that stands in La La Land’s way would be Moonlight but I just don’t see it happening. Being nominated in a record-tying 14 categories is just too much to ignore. If the Academy is going to nominate a film that many times it will likely win the biggest prize of the night. Hollywood should just use this tagline to promote its brand for the foreseeable future, “This is the dream! It’s conflict and it’s compromise, and it’s very, very exciting!” Thank you, Mr. Chazelle, for those words to live by.

So, I believe that answers the big questions looming over the 89th Academy Awards. There will be plenty of opportunities for Hollywood to make their political statements especially with Best Foreign Language Film, Documentary Feature and the acting categories. After two years of all-white acting nominees I am predicting 3 African-American winners. Movies take a long time to make so it’s not like these particular films were created just to quell the backlash of #OscarsSoWhite. I hope the world will see these accomplishments as progress instead of tokenism because the recipients are unquestionably worthy of their statuettes.

As for La La Land’s attempt at the record books I believe it will fall just short of tying the record of 11 by winning 10 Oscars. I’ll be rooting for it to win 12 but I just don’t think it’s possible. Since it is nominated twice for Best Song the film would have to win Best Sound Editing and then pull off an upset in either Best Actor or Best Original Screenplay to have a chance at the record. I hope it happens but it’s a long shot. Damien Chazelle and company will have to settle for the round number of 10. What a disappointing evening!

Enjoy the festivities and I hope you win your Oscar pool! “I’ll see you in the movies.”

]]>31:04cleanthe,of,strange,cheryl,king,galaxy,marvel,ed,dr,dead,man,walking,guardians,logan,ant,deadpool,ezekiel,savagetechman,palaceprincess,geekhomeworldGeek Homeworld Episode 44 Time WalkersMon, 31 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000After a bit of a hiatus we are back! On this episode Ed and Cheryl discuss The Walking Dead Season 7 premiere and our overall thoughts about the series so far. We also discuss the new TV series Timeless.

]]> After a bit of a hiatus we are back! On this episode Ed and Cheryl discuss The Walking Dead Season 7 premiere and our overall thoughts about the series so far. We also discuss the new TV series Timeless.

]]>24:27cleandan,cheryl,geek,libsyn,ed,go,mr,bill,snl,robot,mccarthy,melissa,murray,hacker,ghostbusters,pokemon,akroyd,savagetechman,homeworld,palaceprincessGeek Homeworld Episode 41 Hacked OffMon, 11 Jul 2016 02:59:11 +0000 Ed talks about Mr. Robot season 1, prepares you for season 2, and discusses the similarities between the brilliant show and possible real world scenarios.

]]>26:09cleanthe,of,professor,charles,gray,xmen,marvel,x,mr,natural,apocalypse,survival,four,phoenix,beast,wolverine,species,darwin,origin,selection,jean,sinister,magneto,horsemen,cyclops,archangel,psylocke,fittestGeek Homeworld Episode 38 Beyond BondMon, 23 May 2016 03:17:59 +0000 Ed and Cheryl discuss Star Trek Beyond, and who may be the new James Bond.

]]>15:37cleanof,black,war,america,civil,spiderman,vision,tom,captain,panther,witch,man,holland,iron,avengers,machine,scarlett,shield,agents,hawkeye,widow,palaceprincess,wakanda,geekhomeworldGeek Homeworld Episode 35 Home For A PrinceMon, 25 Apr 2016 05:13:54 +0000 Ed participates in a gaming tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity, and we remember the great contributions of Prince.

]]>17:46cleanfor,ed,profit,kart,humanity,prince,mario,savannah,non,savagetechman,geekhomeworld,habittatGeek Homeworld Episode 34 Dawn Of The League Series Wonder WomanMon, 18 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000 Ed explores the rich history of one of most dynamic female superheroes of all time, Wonder Woman, from the beginning to the present. Including Gal Gadot's performance in Batman v Superman Dawn Of Justice.

Total girl power on display for one of the most beloved women in comics, TV, and on the big screen.

]]> Ed explores the rich history of one of most dynamic female superheroes of all time, Wonder Woman, from the beginning to the present. Including Gal Gadot's performance in Batman v Superman Dawn Of Justice.

Total girl power on display for one of the most beloved women in comics, TV, and on the big screen.

]]>22:56cleanpodcast,of,ben,movies,comics,tv,ed,dawn,henry,woman,justice,prince,carter,linda,wonder,diana,lynda,gal,cavill,gadot,savagetechman,afleck,batmanvsuperman,geekhomeworldGeek Homeworld Episode 33 Dawn Of The League Series BatmanWed, 13 Apr 2016 15:34:13 +0000 Ed discusses the character of Batman and those actors who have played the role from the 1940's to the present. Plus I make some comparisons between the James Bond series and Terminator series. How do they fit in? You will have to listen to find out. Give us your feedback!

]]> Ed discusses the character of Batman and those actors who have played the role from the 1940's to the present. Plus I make some comparisons between the James Bond series and Terminator series. How do they fit in? You will have to listen to find out. Give us your feedback!

]]>31:04cleantime,the,of,ben,james,jim,superman,killing,ward,geek,batman,jones,fox,ed,bruce,lee,west,adam,tommy,two,man,dawn,henry,dent,wayne,robin,justice,bond,terminator,burton,cameron,harvey,burt,joke,v,carey,face,joker,steel,batgirl,batmobile,cavill,luciusGeek Homeworld Episode 32 Critical InjusticeMon, 04 Apr 2016 03:02:05 +0000 Ed takes on the critics who have bashed Batman vs Superman Dawn of Justice as the fans are showing up to make it a success, and why the critics are wrong.

The Walking Dead Season 6 finale is discussed. Which cast member did Negan kill, and looking forward to the second season of Fear The Walking Dead.

]]>23:29cleanthe,of,seven,free,superman,cheryl,geek,green,flash,batman,lane,league,ed,bruce,dawn,wayne,woman,justice,kent,lois,clark,lantern,wonder,alfred,aquaman,unite,spoiler,cyborg,savagetechman,palaceprincess,homeowlrdGeek Homeworld Episode 30 Dawn Of The League Series SupermanMon, 21 Mar 2016 05:22:49 +0000Ed and Cheryl discuss Superman in the first of a three part series of episodes covering the main characters in Batman vs Superman Dawn Of Justice.

We talk about all the incarnations of Superman throughout his existence and give you the history behind his character.

Also, check the link below for our blog where we discuss the TV, and DVD portrayals of Superman.

]]>36:01cleantim,and,of,superman,christopher,cheryl,geek,green,george,flash,batman,league,ed,tom,man,dawn,henry,arrow,woman,justice,kent,martian,nolan,smallville,reeves,routh,burton,lois,clark,krypton,superboy,lantern,wonder,steel,supergirl,aquaman,manhunter,cyborgGeek Homeworld Episode 29 Forward To The PastMon, 14 Mar 2016 03:18:50 +0000 Ed and Cheryl talk time travel by looking at two great franchises like Star Trek and X-Men.

]]>28:16cleanpodcast,cheryl,doctor,who,beverly,crusher,sttng,pulaski,palaceprincess,geekhomeworldGeek Homeworld Episode 26 Passion Through PodcastingMon, 22 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000 I love podcasting! I have a passion for podcasting, and on this episode I discuss that and give a few pointers with things I have learned through my years of being an internet broadcaster.

I hope you enjoy your personal journey through podcasting and develop your passion for this art form.

]]> Cheryl ranks her Marvel hero hotties and shows her love for Agent Carter, while Ed talks all things Deadpool. How romantic!

Thanks for listening,

Ed aka SavageTechman

2-14-16

]]>26:23cleanblack,hulk,cheryl,america,marvel,ed,captain,man,iron,carter,hugh,jackman,wilson,avengers,agent,thor,wade,deadpool,peggy,widow,colossus,loki,savagetechman,palaceprincessGeek Homeworld Episode 24 Superhero ShowdownMon, 08 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000 In honor of all geeks and the Big Game, we give you our superhero roster of DC vs Marvel. This is our version, so listen up and find out if you agree who would win? What is your "dream team"?

]]>14:35cleannick,comics,hulk,superman,cheryl,geek,green,marvel,batman,league,ed,captain,man,woman,iron,justice,martian,lantern,agent,thor,shazam,wonder,ant,supergirl,aquaman,fury,manhunter,cyborg,coulson,savagetechman,homeworld,palaceprincessGeek Homeworld Episode 23 Geeky Concepts And ConspiraciesMon, 01 Feb 2016 04:20:18 +0000 On this episode we tackle five of the greatest geeky concepts and conspiracies out there! Fact or fiction, you decide! From time travel to parallel universes and more, this may inspire you to question what you think you already know.

]]> On this episode we tackle five of the greatest geeky concepts and conspiracies out there! Fact or fiction, you decide! From time travel to parallel universes and more, this may inspire you to question what you think you already know.

]]>27:09cleantime,the,travel,cheryl,geek,armageddon,alternate,deep,aliens,ed,xfiles,einstein,impact,annihilation,multiverse,wormhole,savagetechman,timelines,homeworld,palaceprincess,extraterestialsGeek Homeworld Episode 22 Take That JonasMon, 25 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000 So you survived the great blizzard of 2016, super storm Jonas. In thinking about that I decided to take you on a tour of science fiction planets you could escape to, and I also give you my review of the pilot episode of Legends Of Tomorrow.

Thanks for "chillin'" and listening,

SavageTechman aka Ed

1-24-16

]]> So you survived the great blizzard of 2016, super storm Jonas. In thinking about that I decided to take you on a tour of science fiction planets you could escape to, and I also give you my review of the pilot episode of Legends Of Tomorrow.

Thanks for "chillin'" and listening,

SavageTechman aka Ed

1-24-16

]]>16:55cleanof,cold,super,tomorrow,geek,blizzard,flash,ed,white,legends,captain,atom,arrow,jonas,storm,savage,canary,2016,firestorm,vandal,savagetechman,homeworldGeek Homeworld Episode 21 Half Blood FilesMon, 18 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000 We look forward to the return of the X-Files to TV, and we also celebrate the lives of famous entertainers who have left this world too soon, such as Alan Rickman, David Bowie, and more.

]]>24:48cleananderson,david,cheryl,chris,ed,alan,harry,carter,potter,xfiles,gillian,duchovny,bowie,mulder,revenant,scully,rickman,savagetechman,palaceprincessGeek Homeworld Episode 20 CES 2016 and BeyondMon, 11 Jan 2016 05:58:57 +0000 Ed brings you the best of the Consumer Electronics show (CES) 2016 that was recently held in Las Vegas.

From 8K TV, to rollable displays, to virtual reality, to concept cars, we bring you our favorites.

Thanks for listening,

SavageTechman aka Ed

1-11-16

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We talk about Disney and Star Wars geek destinations for 2016, as well as what cool geeky gifts I got for Christmas!

We also want to thank all of our listeners, contributors, guests, and many more who interacted with the podcast making it a smashing success in 2015. We are concentrating on bringing you all the best content for geeks in 2016.

Thanks for listening,

SavageTechman aka Ed

1-3-16

Please visit our blog for bonus content, and LIKE our page on Facebook! Also, check us out on iTunes!

]]> Ed and Cheryl preview all the exciting geek things coming in 2016. From movies, TV, video games, and tech trends, we have it covered.

We talk about Disney and Star Wars geek destinations for 2016, as well as what cool geeky gifts I got for Christmas!

We also want to thank all of our listeners, contributors, guests, and many more who interacted with the podcast making it a smashing success in 2015. We are concentrating on bringing you all the best content for geeks in 2016.

Thanks for listening,

SavageTechman aka Ed

1-3-16

Please visit our blog for bonus content, and LIKE our page on Facebook! Also, check us out on iTunes!

]]>28:08cleanthe,of,cheryl,geek,star,wars,world,best,ed,inside,out,six,mission,man,minority,forces,dollar,report,jurassic,impossible,nation,million,rouge,forever,2015,savagetechman,homeworld,palaceprincess,awakensGeek Homeworld Episode 17 The Force UnmaskedMon, 21 Dec 2015 04:58:29 +0000SPOILER ALERT! This episode contains major spoilers. If you have not seen The Force Awakens yet, then do not listen until you have, otherwise, listen to Episode 16 Spoiler Free Star Wars.

Episode 17 is our breakdown and discussion of Star Wars The Force Awakens in all it's greatness!

]]>29:50cleanwar,cheryl,america,geek,civil,culture,ed,latino,captain,victor,frankenstein,savagetechman,homeworld,palaceprincessGeek Homeworld Episode 12 Creative ForceMon, 23 Nov 2015 03:00:00 +0000 This episode is about the creative process. Whether you are a podcaster, artist, film maker, game designer, or whatever medium you are creating in, does monetizing cheapen the true value and intention of the art you create? This discussion is partly inspired by a recent interview with George Lucas in which he talks about studio's versus artist interpretations of what the writers create. Are movie studios dictating content without letting the artists realize their own true vision of the art they create? George also discussed how his vision of Star Wars is different from Disney's vision. From that interview I draw comparisons on this episode about my thoughts on the creative process. I also, recount my preparations from Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace, in which my expectations were too high to be realized by the movie, and my initial disappointment when I first saw the movie. I share my "Phantom Menace Syndrome", as I call it, and hop against all hope that The Force Awakens will not be the same.

Thanks for listening,

SavageTechman aka Ed

11-22-15

]]> This episode is about the creative process. Whether you are a podcaster, artist, film maker, game designer, or whatever medium you are creating in, does monetizing cheapen the true value and intention of the art you create? This discussion is partly inspired by a recent interview with George Lucas in which he talks about studio's versus artist interpretations of what the writers create. Are movie studios dictating content without letting the artists realize their own true vision of the art they create? George also discussed how his vision of Star Wars is different from Disney's vision. From that interview I draw comparisons on this episode about my thoughts on the creative process. I also, recount my preparations from Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace, in which my expectations were too high to be realized by the movie, and my initial disappointment when I first saw the movie. I share my "Phantom Menace Syndrome", as I call it, and hop against all hope that The Force Awakens will not be the same.